Post Graduate programmes
Collaborations
MFT takes an active role in developing academic exchange.
Institute has established tie-ups with number of Universities and
Research institutions and Garment industries. MFT collaborates with
Alagappa University-Karaikudi, TamilNadu Open University-Chennai,
Bharathiar University-Coimbatore,
Manonmaniam Sundaranar Univeristy-Tirunelveli, etc. to conduct its Diploma and Under Graduate
Courses Fashion Courses in full time and part–time basis. In
addition, tie-ups with many renowned fashion institutions and colleges
in India to ensure its standards are pegged to the rest of the world
such as Central Leather Research Institute-Chennai, Richpeace Group
Co. Limited-Chennai etc. Such National links present invaluable
interaction opportunities for our students and teachers.
University of Madras-Chennai
The University of Madras was formally established on September 5,
1857 and undertook as its motto ‘Doctrina Vim Promovet Insitam’
(Learning promotes [one’s] innate talent). Robert Chisholm was
commissioned in 1861 to build the University’s first building, now a
magnificent renovated heritage monument.
The University of Madras was the
first to introduce autonomous colleges within the University system in
1978-79. since then, 25 out of the 178 affiliated institutions has
become autonomous. The opening of the golden page in the history of the
University of Madras with the National Assessment and Accreditation
Council (NAAC) accrediting it at the ‘Five Star’ level took place in
2000. That year also saw the University Grants Commission (UGC)
according the University the special status well as for research in the
focused area of herbal medicine. Presently NAAC has reaccredited the
University of Madras with ‘A’ Grade. The first Vice-Chancellor of the
University as Sir Christopher Rawlinson, the Chief justice of the
Madras. This practice of part time Vice-Chancellors (majority from the
High Court bench ) was to continue until 1923. The University at its
inception comprised of four faculties – Arts, Law, Medical and
Engineering, and examined candidates for degree in all these
disciplines. However, consequent amendments to the Madras University
Act, the Medical and Engineering Colleges earlier affiliated to this
University have been since shifted to the newly created Dr. Ambedkar Law
University, Dr. MGR Medical University and the Anna University
respectively.
The innovations introduced in the
last decade have been many. At present there are 70 teaching and
research departments in the University, grouped under 17 Schools. Within
the Chennai Metropolitan area the University is now spread over six
campuses such as (1) The Chepauk Main Campus. (2) The Guindy Campus, (3)
the Marina Campus, (4) the Taramani Campus, (5) the Chetput Campus (The
Madras University Union), (6) the Maduravoyal Campus (Field
Laboratory). The University offers several Masters and Research
Programs.
Post Graduate programmes
MBA- Master of Business Administration - 2 Years
• General
• Marketing
• Finance
• Fashion Apparel Management
• Human Resource
• Systems
MCA- Master of Computer Application - 3 Years
M.Sc(IT)- Information Technology - 2 Years
M.Sc(TFD)-Textiles & Fashion Design - 2 Years
Under Graduate programmes 2 Years
B.Sc(AFD)- Apparel Fashion Design
BBA- Bachelor of Business Administration
BCA - Bachelor of Computer Application
B. Com - Bachelor of Commerce in Computer Application
Diploma programmes - 1 Years
Diploma in Textile and Fashion Design
Alagappa University-Karaikudi
MFT has been recognized as a collaborative programme institute
by
Alagappa Univeristy, Karaikudi, TamilNadu. The University was
established under a Act of Tamil Nadu State Legislature in 1985. It
has jurisdiction over two Revenue Districts of Tamil Nadu and has in
its ambit 15 Post-Graduate Departments, 2 Constituent Colleges and 26
Affiliated Colleges offering courses in various disciplines catering to
the educational needs of more than a lakh of students.The University
has emerged from the galaxy ofInstitutions initially founded at
Karaikudi by the munificent and multifaceted personality
(late)Dr.R.M.Alagappa Chettiar.The Alagappa University has emerged as a
pioneer institution in offering undergraduate full time courses in
B.S. Apparel fashion designing and B.S. Fashion apparel management
as well as other subjects in our two decades of its existence.
Alagappa Univeristy has the honour of being awarded grade ‘A’ by NAAC
and is a member of the Common wealth Universities and the Association
of Indian Universities.
Tamilnadu Open University-Chennai
MFT is also a recognized Vocational Programme Institute and
Programme Study Centre for TamilNadu Open University, which offers
diploma courses in fashion designing and garment making, diploma in
apparel and fashion design and BSc(apparel fashion design). TNOU was
founded in 2002 by the Tamilnadu State Government and was recognized by
the UGC in 2004, with the objective of introducing and promoting
Open University and Distance Education systems in the educational scenario
of Tamil Nadu, as well as, coordinating such systems and setting the
standards for such systems. It is the 10th State Open University
established in the country. The Head Office of the University is located
at Chennai and the University operates through the Schools of study,
Vocational programme Centres (VPCs), Programme Study Centres (PSCs)
and Learning Resource Centre (LRCs). TNOU plays a vital role in
introducing and promoting Open University and Distance Education
systems.
The Tamil Nadu Open University was established
by the Government of Tamil Nadu in the year 2002 by the Tamil Nadu Open
University Act, 2002 (Act No 27 of 2002). As per the TNOU Act, the
University with headquarters at Chennai may carry out its academic
activities in India and overseas.
The objectives of the University are
To strengthen and diversity the degree, diploma and certificate
courses related to the needs of employment and necessary for the
economy of the State and the Country.
- To provide access to higher
education for large segments of population and in particular, the
disadvantaged groups such as those living in remote and rural areas
including working people, housewives and other adults who wish to
upgrade or acquire knowledge through studies in various fields.
- To promote acquisition of knowledge and to
continually offer opportunities for upgrading knowledge, training and
skills in the context of innovations, research and discovery in all
fields of human endeavors.
- To evolve flexible and robust curricula to
widen educational access, deepen knowledge frontier and create
entrepreneurial skill sets.
- To provide a non formal channel of educational system complementary to the formal system and encourage transfer of credits.
- To provide education and training in the various arts and crafts and
- To provide for training of teachers.
As mandated by the Tamil
Nadu University Act, 2002, the University has taken effective steps to
offer various Academic and Vocation programmes under the distance
education mode.
The Programmes conducted by the Tamil Nadu Open University have been recognized by the following statutory authorities.
- University Grants Commission (UGC)
- Distance Education Council (DEC)
- National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE)
- Rehabilitation Council of India (RC)
• Association of Indian University (AIU)
• Asian Association of Open Universities (AAOU)
• International Council for Open and Distance Education (ICDE)
• Association of Indian Open Universities (AIOU)
Bharathiar Univeristy-Coimbatore
MFT is an authorised study centre of
Bharathiar University and
offers B.Sc. costume design and fashion technology for fashion
aspirants and various bachelor and master degrees in business, arts and
science. University was originally founded in 1982 by the Government
of Tamilnadu under the provision of Bharathiar University Act 1981.
The University named after the great national poet Subramania Bharathi
is enshrined with the motto ”Educate to Elevate”. In the University ,
every effort is harnesses to realize his dream of making educational
institutions as temple of learning. Later the University received the
recognition from University Grants Commission (UGC) New Delhi for the
purpose of grants. University has been ranked as one of the top-
ranked Universities with ‘A’ grade by NAAC.
Manonmaniam Sundaranar University –Tirunelveli
MFT is an Extension Learning Centre offers various
Diplomas courses in Fashion Management, Fashion Merchandising & Production
Management and Foreign Trade & Import Documentation open to
students who are pursuing regular course of studies. University was
established in the year 1990 under the act 31 of 1990 by the
Government of Tamil Nadu, as a teaching-cum-affiliating University,
with the date of inception being September 7, 1990. The university is
named after Tamil poet literature, Prof.P. Sundaram Pillai
(1885-1897) who is the author of the famous Verse drama, Manonmaniam.
Richpeace Group Co., Limited
MFT has also established tie-ups with Richpeace Group Co.,
Limited to offer Richpeace 3D Textile and
Fashion Design system and Garment CAD system. Richpeace was established in 1992, dedicated in
providing Textile and Garment CAD/CAM total solutions to the world.
Through 16 years of developing, Richpeace Group has formed the structure
of plurastic technology; systematic product lines, sales networks and
international market operating and has established 6 platforms for
computerized embroidering, quilting, knitting, schiffli, garment CAD/CAM
an remote control system, etc. Richpeace commits itself to rebuild
the traditional industry with new-high technology at all times, so as
to make people’s work more easy and life more colourful.
